Make YouTube videos everyone loves with Biteable’s YouTube video editor
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Create YouTube videos that send your subscriber count through the roof. Use Biteable’s online YouTube video maker to engage viewers and rake in views.
How to make a YouTube video in a few clicks
What kind of YouTube video do you want to make? Pick a template (or start from scratch).
Add animations, text, scenes, pictures, and music. (We’ve got plenty — 24+ million — in our library.)
Once you’re happy, download your video.
Upload it to YouTube (but make sure it fits their guidelines first!)
Hailey shows you how to create stunning videos with Biteable’s online YouTube video maker.
Best-in-class templates
Start with a professionally-designed template to create your video in less time.
Auto-branding
Automatically apply your brand colors and logo to your video.
One-click editing
Streamlined and smart. Add scenes, animations, video clips, and music with a single click.
Getting started
An online YouTube video maker that inspires clicks
YouTube is one of the best places to put your brand front and center. With so many people watching, making a YouTube video as soon as possible should be one of your first priorities. Sound complicated? It’s not. Say hello to Biteable’s online YouTube video maker.
Templates ahoy
All it takes to get started is a template – and we’ve got loads of them. Our team of experts religiously study what makes effective YouTube videos tick. With their super-ninja knowledge, they craft the best YouTube ad templates possible.
You don’t need a degree in advertising to jump in – all you need is a brand to market. (And the best online YouTube video maker in your back pocket, of course.)
Just choose a template and tune it to your liking. The best part? You can do it yourself, and do it in minutes.
Create videos that drive action
Activate your audience with impactful, on-brand videos. Create them simply and collaboratively with Biteable.
Low cost, high reward
We believe making YouTube video ads shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. With Biteable, you can make premium videos with minimal investment.
We love video and want you to love it too. That’s why our video maker for YouTube gives you access to 24+ million animations, stock footage clips, images, and video scenes. Edit and combine them as you see fit, or upload your content to throw into the mix.
Need new footage? No problem. Record video clips directly in Biteable and add them to your video with the click of a button. While you’re at it, include a voiceover. You can do it all with our YouTube video maker.
“The customer service provided by the Biteable team is outstanding. I think many companies could learn a thing or two from this team. Thank you for always going above and beyond.”
- Kathryn, satisfied video maker
“The interface is easy to use and I find the efficiency gained from using the service gives me a lot more time to focus on the message. I highly recommend Biteable!”
- Ovi, pro video maker (not his day job)
The basics
Get the most out of your YouTube video creator software
It doesn’t matter if you’ve got a pro laptop or an old brick of a computer, you can make stunning videos with Biteable’s online YouTube video creator software as long as you have an internet connection.
Although you can pick a template and make a video in no time, there are still a few useful tips to keep in mind to make your YouTube video all killer, no filler.
Hook viewers fast
With YouTube videos and ads, it’s vital to get to the point quickly. Don’t labor on slow introductions — viewers find that sort of thing tedious. The best thing you can do is answer the question on everyone’s mind: “Why am I watching this video?”
Boredom is the common enemy content creators and advertisers have to grapple with on YouTube. Viewers have a short attention span, and when you’ve got millions of videos at your disposal, why would you want to watch something that’s not entertaining?
Make it short and sweet
How many times have you been watching a YouTube video only to turn it off or change videos because you lose interest? And how many times have you clicked the ‘Skip Ad’ button when an ad plays before your video?
After you hook viewers, the best way to keep them engaged is to not waffle. This means you’ll have less people closing your videos and skipping your ads halfway through, watching through to the end, and increasing interest in your content and brand.
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Pro tips
Make unskippable YouTube videos
You’ve got Biteable’s online YouTube video maker on your side, so your all set. But if you really wan to kick things into video-making overdrive, we’ve got a few more tips.
Consider the big questions
No need to ponder the meaning of life here, we’re not talking that big a question. Take a step back and consider:
- What is your brand known for?
- Who is your audience?
- What problem does your product or service solve for them?
People go to YouTube for two main reasons: to be informed or entertained. This means you should tailor your content to those expectations.
For example, if you’re a plumber, it might be a good idea to post videos detailing funny stuff like a list of the strange things you’ve found clogging up pipes (entertaining), or to post short how-to videos in order to establish your business as an authority in the field (informative).
Work on your strategy
YouTube videos are best suited to a long-term advertising strategy as opposed to more ephemeral, ‘here today, gone tomorrow’ platforms like Facebook or Twitter. But bear in mind that any social media presence can influence how visible your website is to search engines.
Don’t worry if your YouTube channel isn’t flooded with viewers after the first few hours. Sometimes it takes a while for a channel to build momentum, but good quality and regular video content will go a long way toward becoming more prominent in YouTube searches.
Have a look at your video stats in YouTube’s channel manager. If people regularly skip the intro, consider making it shorter. If the shorter titles retain more viewers, go with that strategy. Continually testing means you’ll keep getting better as you learn more about your audience.
FAQs for your inner YouTube video maker
Knowing how to make videos for YouTube is one part art, one part science (or something like that). Either way, we’ve got more scientific-ish answers to your questions about how to become the best YouTube video maker you can be.
How do I make a video for YouTube?
To make a video for YouTube:
- Choose an online YouTube video maker, like Biteable.
- Pick a template or start from scratch.
- Upload your video clips or record new clips in the app.
- Add stock footage, images, animations, and on-screen text.
- Drag and drop to rearrange or trim scenes
- Pick your background music.
- Export your video and upload it to YouTube.
How do I make a YouTube video that engages people?
Making a YouTube video is easy. Making a video that engages people takes a little more finesse. To get started, follow these best practices:
- Hook viewers in the first few seconds.
- Within the first 5 seconds, make the subject of your video crystal clear.
- Keep scenes between 1-6 seconds. (Closer to 1 second for upbeat videos.)
- Brand your video with an intro and outro.
- Edit your YouTube captions for optimal sound-off viewing.
- Add a clickable call-to-action at the end.
How do you make a YouTube animation?
To make a YouTube animation using Biteable’s online video maker:
- Pick an animated template or start from scratch.
- Select “add scene” to choose from hundreds of animated character scenes and text animations.
- Drag and drop to rearrange scenes in your timeline.
- Use Brand Builder or the editing panel to change the colors of your animations.
- Add on-screen text, voice over, and music.
- Export your animated video and share it to YouTube.
Is YouTube Creator Studio free?
Yes, YouTube Creator Studio is free. After you make your YouTube videos and add them to your channel, use the Creator Studio to manage your content. This is where you’ll find video statistics. It’s also where you can choose a video thumbnail, edit your video titles and descriptions (to optimize for SEO), and add timestamps.
What video maker do YouTubers use?
YouTubers use a variety of different video makers to create their content. We’re biased toward Biteable (of course), and many YouTubers agree. But no matter what YouTube video maker you choose, take advantage of the free trial to make sure it has the editing capabilities you need while still being easy enough to use.
The last thing you want is to spend all day figuring out complicated editing software. With the right tools, making amazing YouTube videos doesn’t have to be hard!
Make magic with Biteable’s YouTube video creator
If you want to skyrocket your brand’s visibility, YouTube is the place to be. And Biteable’s online YouTube video creator is the tool to have.
With Biteable, you gain access to over 24 million stock clips, images, animations, and professionally-designed video scenes. Combine them with your own footage to make YouTube video magic.
Use Biteable’s intuitive editing tools to take your YouTube videos to the next level without a lot of effort. Record a new video clip, include on-screen text, or add a voice over from directly in the app. Use the brand builder tool to auto-brand your entire video with your company colors and logo. It’s that easy!
Create videos that drive action
Activate your audience with impactful, on-brand videos. Create them simply and collaboratively with Biteable.
Further reading
Learn more about how to make a YouTube video
Now that you know the basics about how to make videos for YouTube, we bet you’re hungry for more knowledge. The Biteable blog is loaded with case studies, how-to articles, and editorials from industry-leading experts who know everything YouTube.
